Danella Photographic

The results are in for the 7th annual show, and the work reflects our area’s creative talent. Thank you to all who participated. Special thanks also to L.P. Pacilio who judged this year’s competition, Andi Dinerstein of the Town Crier Newspaper and the New Hartford Town Library that is serving as the exhibit’s gracious host.

For an isightful reflection on a photographer’s thoughts relating to the process of finding and creating images, read Cynthia Law’s  “Inclement Weather Brings Magical Gifts to the Eye at Work” which follows this article.

Mother Elisabeth Czwikla & Photo Contest Judge L.P. Pacilio at the opening.

Photo by E. Lawrence Budro

During a well attended artists’ reception on Saturday, November 7th at the New Hartford Town Library, the following awards were presented:

1st Place - “St Cosmos & Damian Feast”   $ 100  Josephine Giacovelli

2nd  Place • Untitled • Vince Visingardi  $ 50

3rd Place “Bridal Shower” Mother Elisabeth Czwikla  $ 25

Susan Carney “One Stop”   Honorable Mention

Karen Barnes “Kayaking the Erie Canal”   Honorable Mention

Christy Thompson “HDR Field”   Honorable Mention

Bonnie Fazio “Savor the Mohawk Valley”  People’s Choice Award

Jayne Lang “Focus and Chute”   Recognition Award

Lindi Quackenbush “Rainy Day Fun”  Recognition Award

Wendy Barrett “Migratory Mix Up”  Recognition Award

Greg Lang “Canine Athlete”  Recognition Award

Nedra Isenburg “A Little Color on a Gray Day”  Recognition Award

Maria Jones “Rome, NY”  Recognition Award

Wells Horton “A New Beginning”   Recognition Award

Heidi Viti   “Autumn Day”  Recognition Award

Mary Ritzel  “Strawberry Dew”  Recognition Award

Janette Liddle “Morning Ride”  Recognition Award

Bill Owen “Toy Soldiers”  Recognition Award

Do you agree with these choices or do you think the judge is all wet ?

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